YAMAHA YFM250R 2013 User Guide

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EBU29680
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU29992Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
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43P-2816P-00
43P-2816R-01
1PD-2811R-00
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4D3-2816M-M0
27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm²
4.0 psi 27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm²
4.0 psi
4D3-2156A-10
YFM250R
14.0 kW 150 kg
4AA-22259-408AC-2817L-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2012
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
For ATV Type 1 category Y12, use from 12
years old.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tow
weight limit. (Combined weight of the trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death. This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tongue
weight limit. (Weight on the trailer tongue.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
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Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order
1 Year of construction
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3B4-2151H-00
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVEREINJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
NEVER USE
NEVER CARRY NEVER USE
AN APPROV ED ON PUBLIC PASSENGERS WITH DRUGS HELMET AND ROADS OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER
operate :
without proper training or instruction. at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions. on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle. with a passenger-passe ngers affect balance
and steering and increase risk of losing control.ALWAYS : use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrainand it turns. avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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WARNING
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires cold
Recommended
: Front
: 27.5
kPa,
Rear
: 27.5
kPa,

Minimum
: Front
: 24.5
kPa,
Rear
: 24.5
kPa,

Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.LOADINGMaximum weight capacity :
100 kg, (220 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.Improper tire pressure or overloading can cause
loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
4.0 psi
4.0 psi 3.6 psi
3.6 psi(
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4D3-2816M-00 4AA-22259-40
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EBU17431
SAFETY INFORMATION
EBU17595AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-OUS TO OPERATE.An ATV handles differently from other vehicles, in-
cluding motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do
not follow these instructions:●Read this manual and all labels carefully and fol-
low the operating procedures described.●Never operate an ATV without proper training or
instruction. Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a certified instruc-
tor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest you.●Always follow the age recommendation:
– A child under 16 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc.
●Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an
ATV without adult supervision, and never allow
continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she
does not have the abilities to operate it safely.●Never carry a passenger on an ATV.●This vehicle is intended for off-road use only. Do
not operate on any paved surfaces such as:
sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, paved roads,
public streets or other motorway.●Watch carefully for other vehicles when operat-
ing on unpaved public streets or roads. Make
sure you know your country’s laws and regula-
tions before you ride on unpaved public streets
or roads.●Never operate an ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a
jacket, and long pants.●Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while
operating this ATV.
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